STEP® is an innovative educational programme, specifically designed to help optometry students succeed.
All About STEP® Student
STEP® Student is the first stepping stone of the educational learning programme where you are supported across your penultimate and final year of university, and is open to all optometry students to join.*
*Available to universities currently involved in STEP®
Commitment to Continuous Support
Part 1 - Penultimate Year
Supporting Success Presentation
Educational Materials
Optional Research Project
Part 2 - Final Year
STEP® Student Interactive Webinar Series
Undergraduate Bitesize Learning Activities
Downloadable Resources
STEP® Student Credit Scheme
Interacting with STEP® Student generates credits
Credit Scheme used to allocate on STEP® Pre-Reg
Available to students who show commitment to learning
"One of the highlights would have to be the support and extra knowledge I gained while on STEP®. Had I not been on STEP®, I wouldn’t be the same Optometrist I am today."
Hassnain Safdar BSc (Hons) MCOptom, STEP® Graduate and STEP® Junior Faculty Member